Sorry again for a bit of delay between the posts. I forgot about it for a while, so here it is!!!!!
Well, two saturdays ago I had a feeling of some form returning. I managed to work my way to 34, before I lost a bit of concentration and managed to chip a fairly easy catch to a wide mid-off. - what a disappointment, however there was another chance to bat because we got bowled out and were asked to bat again. This was bad news, as it meant that the oppo could go for an outright win and put a lot of pressure on us.
We did not get of the the best of starts, as we found ourselves on a hat-trick ball after Patrick Duffy and Sean Mantle got bowled by nearly the same ball - both of them were bowled top of off stump - luckily Alex Wall came out to face the distinctly average hatrick ball - a full toss down leg side.
Anyway the game continued and Alex started to get a tad wound up by their captain 'Daniel Whyyn'. This was a good thing for Alex as it got him into a mindset where most of the balls were sailing a long way over the boundary, including one that almost cleared the pavilion.
He eventually got out however and the day concluded with only a first innings win for the opposition, but 3rd grades first loss of the season.
The next week (this week) was somewhat different. After saying goodbye to Jamie mid week for his trip up to Byron Bay, we had another game and for the first time Jiffy won the toss and we batted!!!! This turned out be the right call.
Patrick Duffy & I opened the batting and got through the opening hour unscathed. That was a pretty good effort, considering the ball was doing all-sorts and we survived a few close LBW decisions.
Patrick was finally out, caught behind for 60. With the opening stand of 117. we had a lot to smile about. However we lost another wicket soon afterwards, before Alex Economu came out to bat. He started to hit the ball well, however, I was given out LBW for 68, my highest score in Australia to date.
We continued to bat for a while, but lost wickets at the wrong times. There was one other partership to mention, that between Alex and Gav Scott, both of them ex 1st Grade players - Gav captained first grade last year. They build a good partership mid way through the innings.
We ended up all out for 266, which is very defendable and potentially a winning score with such a long boundaries.
The opposition had to bat for 5 overs, and we used 4 bowlers in that time to try to unsettle the opening batsmen. This did not work, as we ended up with them 0-5.
Off the field, it has been a quiet week, because of a slight lack of funds. I did, however go to the aquarium yesterday. All I can say is WOW! - there are some odd creatures in this world.
Any way just to finish off HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mum for Wednesday - hope you have a great day.
I'll update soon.
x
Monday, 17 November 2008
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Sorry for the delay (2)
I know it has been a long time, but there has not been much going on at my end of the world.
I have finally found a job, which is a great relief. Basically. I am one of those anoying people who stand on the street and ask you to sign up to an e-mail to promote a movie, so if I can remember your e-mail address, be expecting an e-mail because I make a bit of money out of it!!!
On the cricket front, I had a very boring, yet succesfull weekendbefore last, because I did nothing all day, even though we won, I'd managed to get myself out the week before for a duck before the end of play, which meant i had nothing to do except watch my team win well and remain undefeated.
This week was a bit different though, as we fielded first. I'd have to say that,even for my high standards, I managed to wicket keep rather well, and even managed to pick up a leg side stumping to a medium pacer - not bad hey!!! I may even take it up full time now!!! hehe.
We managed to bowl them out for 253 and had to face one over before the end of the days play. I let the night watchman take all 6 of those balls whilst I looked on!!!
I may have got myself a bit of a test next week having given their captain a bit of a send off. I think I may get a bit back!!! Come on the mental toughness!!! I will survive (i hope)!!!
I shall keep you updated on how things go this week!!
I have finally found a job, which is a great relief. Basically. I am one of those anoying people who stand on the street and ask you to sign up to an e-mail to promote a movie, so if I can remember your e-mail address, be expecting an e-mail because I make a bit of money out of it!!!
On the cricket front, I had a very boring, yet succesfull weekendbefore last, because I did nothing all day, even though we won, I'd managed to get myself out the week before for a duck before the end of play, which meant i had nothing to do except watch my team win well and remain undefeated.
This week was a bit different though, as we fielded first. I'd have to say that,even for my high standards, I managed to wicket keep rather well, and even managed to pick up a leg side stumping to a medium pacer - not bad hey!!! I may even take it up full time now!!! hehe.
We managed to bowl them out for 253 and had to face one over before the end of the days play. I let the night watchman take all 6 of those balls whilst I looked on!!!
I may have got myself a bit of a test next week having given their captain a bit of a send off. I think I may get a bit back!!! Come on the mental toughness!!! I will survive (i hope)!!!
I shall keep you updated on how things go this week!!
Saturday, 18 October 2008
Sorry for the delay
Sorry for the long delay between blogs, but I have been very busy.
I am writing this on the sunday following my worst game of the season so far...
We managed to bowl the opposition out after 75 overs, all of which I kept for in the hot 30 degree sun, but this was not the worst part of it. Next was a potentially gruelling 6 overs to bat out the day and come back next week to knock of the runs. Well.... this was not the case - I managed to edge my third ball and get caught for a duck!!!! Not very good at all and leaving my teamates in a bit of a situation next week as they have to chase 250 with only 9 wickets left.
I am absolutly gutted, knowing that I have let the team down and also only have spectator sport next saturday - not fun.
Anyway, after the game was the trivia night, which was very good indeed. I was on a team with Tom, Conrad and Jamie. however they were not much help as Jamie could not even recognise his own country (Wales) - what a nightmare!
After the trivia night, which Jiffy, 3rd grade captain won for the 2nd year in a row, we embarked on a non-heavy time in Kings Cross.
This was very unsuccesful and a bit of a disapointment, as no bar would let 4 blokes in. One club even saying that Conrad could not come in because they have a haircut policy - what a joke.
Anyway I am writing this after a run in the park, which was far far too hot for me.
Tomorrow I have a job interview for a marketing company - I have no idea what to say or do, but if anyone has any ideas about about what a marketeer does then do please enlighten me.
I shall update again soon, and happy birthday to Nik aka Ramps
I am writing this on the sunday following my worst game of the season so far...
We managed to bowl the opposition out after 75 overs, all of which I kept for in the hot 30 degree sun, but this was not the worst part of it. Next was a potentially gruelling 6 overs to bat out the day and come back next week to knock of the runs. Well.... this was not the case - I managed to edge my third ball and get caught for a duck!!!! Not very good at all and leaving my teamates in a bit of a situation next week as they have to chase 250 with only 9 wickets left.
I am absolutly gutted, knowing that I have let the team down and also only have spectator sport next saturday - not fun.
Anyway, after the game was the trivia night, which was very good indeed. I was on a team with Tom, Conrad and Jamie. however they were not much help as Jamie could not even recognise his own country (Wales) - what a nightmare!
After the trivia night, which Jiffy, 3rd grade captain won for the 2nd year in a row, we embarked on a non-heavy time in Kings Cross.
This was very unsuccesful and a bit of a disapointment, as no bar would let 4 blokes in. One club even saying that Conrad could not come in because they have a haircut policy - what a joke.
Anyway I am writing this after a run in the park, which was far far too hot for me.
Tomorrow I have a job interview for a marketing company - I have no idea what to say or do, but if anyone has any ideas about about what a marketeer does then do please enlighten me.
I shall update again soon, and happy birthday to Nik aka Ramps
Monday, 6 October 2008
The good, the bad and the drunkard
Well I have had probably the best long weekend of my life. It started on Thursday, when I, Jamie (Welshy) and Conrad decided to embark on another sightseeing trip, starting on the train to the city , which was very good and I even took a few pictures (you can't see them though).
We decided that we were hungry enough for a steak and thirsty enough for a beer. This small amount of alcohol helped us to loosen up even further and head towards the world famous Bondi beach - the sightseeing was incredible and the weather was perfect.
This led to a bar at the end of the beach, with one of the best views I have ever seen in my life, and a few more beers too.
This gave us the real taste for it, so we embarked on a retutn trip to the city, although this time we were on a mission.
We dumped our bags in a hostel and went to a place called Scubar, where we tucked ourselves into a jug of snakebite each. It's rude not too when they are $7.50 for a jug.
Jamie then decided to be the best tour guide in the world and take us to another bar - Sidebar.
The drinking continued and got to silly levels, until we met up with some very nice girls whom Conrad with his sweet tongue persuaded them to give us a lift home as they were driving and not drinking. Heros!!!!
Thankyou Lisa and Ashlee
Friday was a very sleepy day, however I did meet up with Dave Wilson and Rhys Carter when I heard everything about their Kontiki tour down under - cheers for the update.
Saturday night was another night on the town and again we enjoyed the company of Jamie and Conrad with his new ..... Lisa.
Sunday morning was again very sleepy and we did not rise until gone midday, however we then rushed out of the door for grand final day.... and it was grand. My acquired team MANLY, were in the final and they were the only team to really turn up. A forty - nil thrashing of the oppo was quite enough to get the party started and after the final whistle went, we were not thirsty as we had already consumed 12 bottles of beer - that is, before the vodka came into play.
We met up with the funniest man alive, RAY, and the party continued well into the night, moving from Manly where we started to the infamous Kings Cross, then back to Ray's for copious amounts of alcohol. 3 litres of vodka between 4 of us.
Anyways, during this eventful weekend my camera has broken and so may have my kidneys!
Oh well, I have two of them, but only one camera!!!!!
We woke up at 3pm monday afternoon and Ray appeared at 5.10pm - what a sleep and what a weekend!
Thank you to my tour guide Jamie and thank you to everyone who I have met in Sydney so far
I love it!!!!!
We decided that we were hungry enough for a steak and thirsty enough for a beer. This small amount of alcohol helped us to loosen up even further and head towards the world famous Bondi beach - the sightseeing was incredible and the weather was perfect.
This led to a bar at the end of the beach, with one of the best views I have ever seen in my life, and a few more beers too.
This gave us the real taste for it, so we embarked on a retutn trip to the city, although this time we were on a mission.
We dumped our bags in a hostel and went to a place called Scubar, where we tucked ourselves into a jug of snakebite each. It's rude not too when they are $7.50 for a jug.
Jamie then decided to be the best tour guide in the world and take us to another bar - Sidebar.
The drinking continued and got to silly levels, until we met up with some very nice girls whom Conrad with his sweet tongue persuaded them to give us a lift home as they were driving and not drinking. Heros!!!!
Thankyou Lisa and Ashlee
Friday was a very sleepy day, however I did meet up with Dave Wilson and Rhys Carter when I heard everything about their Kontiki tour down under - cheers for the update.
Saturday night was another night on the town and again we enjoyed the company of Jamie and Conrad with his new ..... Lisa.
Sunday morning was again very sleepy and we did not rise until gone midday, however we then rushed out of the door for grand final day.... and it was grand. My acquired team MANLY, were in the final and they were the only team to really turn up. A forty - nil thrashing of the oppo was quite enough to get the party started and after the final whistle went, we were not thirsty as we had already consumed 12 bottles of beer - that is, before the vodka came into play.
We met up with the funniest man alive, RAY, and the party continued well into the night, moving from Manly where we started to the infamous Kings Cross, then back to Ray's for copious amounts of alcohol. 3 litres of vodka between 4 of us.
Anyways, during this eventful weekend my camera has broken and so may have my kidneys!
Oh well, I have two of them, but only one camera!!!!!
We woke up at 3pm monday afternoon and Ray appeared at 5.10pm - what a sleep and what a weekend!
Thank you to my tour guide Jamie and thank you to everyone who I have met in Sydney so far
I love it!!!!!
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
The game and after.
Well, sorry for the delay in the writing of the blog, but I have been out of office for a while!
Saturday was the first day of the two day match which runs over two weekends and what a successful day it was too!
We bowled first and were very tight which caused the opposition to make silly mistakes and get out cheaply. This was a good way to go on a very hot 28 degree day in the field, as it meant that we didn’t worry about the heat too much as we weren’t out there for long. We bowled extremely well and caught all our catches (even me) and bowled them out for 87 before tea.
After a short (and nothing like an english) tea where I had to drink copious amounts of water we started to bat.
I opened with a guy called Sean (or prawn), although he top edged a bouncer early to depart for not many.
I got out fairly soon afterwards, however I managed to knock up 41 in the short space of time that I was out there - I got out in the worst way possible, caught at point when I nudged it to him like catching practice, what a disappointment!
But after this the real fireworks started. A moved baseball to cricket player (Ben Percy) came in to bat at 5. This was a god send in terms of the match situation. After a few hip high full tosses and a few big sixes, he found himself on about 60, when he was joined in the run scoring by ‘BOB’ as he is known. The next 133 runs came in very quick time and we didn’t loose a wicket and they ended up with the record partnership for the club for this wicket. Not only that, but we managed to pass the oppositions' score, double it and then nearly triple it in the 36 over and then declared. Ben ended on 107* and Bob on a well earned 50.
With only a few over’s left in the day we were all hoping for a few wickets to set us up for a huge innings victory next Saturday. The wickets did come with one night-watchman wicket and one of their best batsmen as well. We are very well set up for a huge win and a few beers next week.
After the game we had a few drinks before finding out that our 1st grade had fielded for 82 overs in the hot aussie sun - not nice.
Anyways I had a barbeque at Conrad’s old friends house on Sunday which turned into an all day event and I didn't wake up till 12pm the next day. Beach again today (Tuesday) which was very good - I think I am now up to date now.
I shall update it when I next get the chance!!!!
Saturday was the first day of the two day match which runs over two weekends and what a successful day it was too!
We bowled first and were very tight which caused the opposition to make silly mistakes and get out cheaply. This was a good way to go on a very hot 28 degree day in the field, as it meant that we didn’t worry about the heat too much as we weren’t out there for long. We bowled extremely well and caught all our catches (even me) and bowled them out for 87 before tea.
After a short (and nothing like an english) tea where I had to drink copious amounts of water we started to bat.
I opened with a guy called Sean (or prawn), although he top edged a bouncer early to depart for not many.
I got out fairly soon afterwards, however I managed to knock up 41 in the short space of time that I was out there - I got out in the worst way possible, caught at point when I nudged it to him like catching practice, what a disappointment!
But after this the real fireworks started. A moved baseball to cricket player (Ben Percy) came in to bat at 5. This was a god send in terms of the match situation. After a few hip high full tosses and a few big sixes, he found himself on about 60, when he was joined in the run scoring by ‘BOB’ as he is known. The next 133 runs came in very quick time and we didn’t loose a wicket and they ended up with the record partnership for the club for this wicket. Not only that, but we managed to pass the oppositions' score, double it and then nearly triple it in the 36 over and then declared. Ben ended on 107* and Bob on a well earned 50.
With only a few over’s left in the day we were all hoping for a few wickets to set us up for a huge innings victory next Saturday. The wickets did come with one night-watchman wicket and one of their best batsmen as well. We are very well set up for a huge win and a few beers next week.
After the game we had a few drinks before finding out that our 1st grade had fielded for 82 overs in the hot aussie sun - not nice.
Anyways I had a barbeque at Conrad’s old friends house on Sunday which turned into an all day event and I didn't wake up till 12pm the next day. Beach again today (Tuesday) which was very good - I think I am now up to date now.
I shall update it when I next get the chance!!!!
Friday, 26 September 2008
The beach
Yesterday I embarked on a sightseeing trip to the beach.
It was a great experience and I didn't even burn!!!!!!! I did not drycooooooook!!!!
I also had training. It was a relaxing time (at the beach that is) and the cricket went well too!!!
Today is the first game - Can't wait, all I can say is I hope we bat first as I dont fancy the 82 overs in the field at 30 degrees!!!!
Anyway I need to go to get ready for the game!! I'll keep you updated on how I go!!!
xxx
It was a great experience and I didn't even burn!!!!!!! I did not drycooooooook!!!!
I also had training. It was a relaxing time (at the beach that is) and the cricket went well too!!!
Today is the first game - Can't wait, all I can say is I hope we bat first as I dont fancy the 82 overs in the field at 30 degrees!!!!
Anyway I need to go to get ready for the game!! I'll keep you updated on how I go!!!
xxx
Thursday, 25 September 2008
new arrivals
Conrad has finally turned up!!! After his 28 hour delay and an unexpected trip to Taipai he has finally got here, which only meant one thing. - we went down the pub.
I went to Sydney centre yesterday which was a very nice experience. I saw the harbour bridge and the Opera House, as well as lunch time in the city on a nice sunny day. I'll leave the rest to your own imagination.
Well tommorrow is training, as well a a visit to the beach. I can't wait to get a bit of proper sun.
I'll keep you updated.
Speak soon.
I went to Sydney centre yesterday which was a very nice experience. I saw the harbour bridge and the Opera House, as well as lunch time in the city on a nice sunny day. I'll leave the rest to your own imagination.
Well tommorrow is training, as well a a visit to the beach. I can't wait to get a bit of proper sun.
I'll keep you updated.
Speak soon.
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